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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.78, 864.51 and 440.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.78, 864.51 and 440.43 is: 660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.78 : 864.51 = 440.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.78/864.51 = 440.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.78x = 864.51 × 440.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.78x = 380,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,756.14/576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.14

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